Cochem Associated Municipality was established on 7 June 2009, when Cochem City merged with Cochem-land Associated Municipality. Administration seat is Cochem city. On 22 November 2013 six municipalities of the dissolved Treis-Karden Associated Municipality were incorporated.

Cochem Associated Municipality Banner

It is a green-white-green vertical triband with ratio of stripes 1:9:1. The coat of arms is shifted to top in the white stripe.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 19 Jan 2010

Cochem Associated Municipality Coat of Arms

Shield Argent parted by a chevron wavy Vert, in base a grapevine Vert, orle of 16 alternating pieces of Gules and Argent.
Meaning:
The chevron wavy is a representation of the Mosel River. The garpevine is symbolising viticulture, the main business line today and in the past. The tinctures of the orle are those of the Archbishopric of Trier, local ruler until 1794. The number of pieces that one of the municipalities of the former Cochem-Land Associated Municipality
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 19 Jan 2023

Banner and arms were approved on 26 August 2003.
Jörg Majewski, 19 Jan 2010

Beilstein Municipality

Beilstein Banner

image by Jörg Majewski, 1 Jan 2010

It is a white-red vertical bicolour with centred arms.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 1 Jan 2010

Beilstein Coat of Arms

Shield quartered, 1st quarter Or a stepped bend Gules, 2nd quarter Sable a scallop Argent, 3rd quarter Gules a horn Argent, 4th quarter Argent parted by a facetted centred cross Gules.
Meaning:
Beilstein gained city rights in 1309, granted by the German King Heinrich II. The old arms, also being the 3rd quarter of the current arms, are based on the oldest known city seal from 1336. The 1st and 2nd quarter are taken from the arms of the Metternich-Winneburg-Beilstein family, the 3rd quarter is a differentiation of the arms of the Lords of Braunshorn, the 4th quarter displays the arms of the Archbishopric of Trier. The 3rd quarter actually had been the former arms of the municipality, which were granted in 1951. In 1488 the lords were defeated by the archbishopric, to which the city belonged since then until 1794. The Metternich family ruled the city as vassals of the archbishopric since 1652.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage and Stadler 1966, p.17
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 3 Mar 2023

The banner was approved on 20 July 1987.
Jörg Majewski, 1 Jan 2010

Bremm Municipality

Bremm Banner

image by Jörg Majewski, 1 Jan 2010

It is a green-white-green vertical triband with ratio of stripes 1:2:1. The coat of arms is shifted to top in the white stripe.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 1 Jan 2010

Bremm Coat of Arms

Shield Vert a grapevine Or; mantled, at dexter Sable three Gothic windows Or in fess above and a fess wavy of the same below, at sinister Argent a patriarchal cross Gules.
Meaning:
Both parts of the mantle are referring to the Augustine Stuben Nunnery. The grapevine is symbolising viticulture.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 3 Mar 2023

The banner was approved on 20 July 1987.
Jörg Majewski, 1 Jan 2010

Briedern Municipality

Briedern Banner

2:1

image by Jörg Majewski, 2 Jan 2010

It is a red-yellow vertical bicolour with arms in canton.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 2 Jan 2010

Briedern Coat of Arms

Shield parted per fess, above Argent a wreath of wine Vert with berries Azure, beneath Azure a barge Or with crosslet of the same on its prow upon a base wavy Argent.
Meaning:
The arms are symbolising viticulture and the existence of a ferry in the past.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 3 Mar 2023

The banner was approved on 7 June 1987.
Jörg Majewski, 2 Jan 2010

Bruttig-Fankel Municipality

Bruttig-Fankel Banner

2:1

image by Jörg Majewski, 2 Jan 2010

It is a red-white vertical bicolour with centred arms.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 2 Jan 2010

Bruttig-Fankel Coat of Arms

Shield parted per pale, at dexter Argent enhanced parted by a fess wavy Vert superimposing a key Gules in pale, at sinister Vert a fleur-de-lis Or.
Meaning:
The dexter half displays the arms of the former municipality of Bruttig, the sinister half those of Fankel. The key, usually an attribute of St. Peter, here is referring to Peter Schade, who was born in Bruttig in 1493. He called himself Petrus Mosellanus and had been one of the most famous scholars. He died aged 31 in Leipzig, where he was buried. The fess wavy is a representation of the Mosel River. The fleur-de-lis is an attribute of St. Mary, patron saint of Fankel. It is also alluding to a local court seal from 1380.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 3 Mar 2023

The banner was approved on 1 August 1980.
Jörg Majewski, 2 Jan 2010

Cochem City

Cochem Banner

5:2

image by Jörg Majewski, 31 Dec 2009

It is a red-white vertical bicolour with centred arms.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 31 Dec 2009

Cochem Coat of Arms

Shield parted per pale, at dexter Argent parted by a centred cross Gules, at sinister Gules issuant from dexter edge a hand Argent in a sleeve Sable holding two keys Or in saltire.
Meaning:
Cochem gained city rights according to the pattern of Frankfurt in 1332. It held however urban privileges before, especially the storage right for wine transport on the Mosel. The oldest known city seal from the early 15th century already displayed the current pattern. The dexter half displays the arms of the Archbishopric of Trier, to which the city belonged from 1294 until 1794. The crossed keys are an attribute of St. Peter, patron saint of the archbishopric. The colours of the banner are those of the archbishopric. The city is seat of the namesake associated municipality.
Source: Stadler 1966, p.21
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 3 Mar 2023 19 Jan 2023

Banner and arms are traditional.
Jörg Majewski, 31 Dec 2009

Dohr Municipality

Dohr Banner

2:1

image by Jörg Majewski, 3 Jan 2010

The banner is quartered of green and yellow with centred arms. The quarters are separated by a cross counterchanged of white and red.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 3 Jan 2010

Dohr Coat of Arms

Shield parted by a cross counterchanged of Gules and Argent, 1st quarter Argent a watermill wheel Sable, 2nd quarter Gules an eagle Argent, 3rd quarter Gules parted by a wall Argent masoned Sable, 4th quarter Argent a floral ornament Sable.
Meaning:
The millwheel is reminding on a local watermill in the valley of the Ellerbach, a creek. The mill was in function until 1927. Remains exist until today. The eagle displays the arms of the Counts of Are, former local rulers. The wall is symbolising the Celtic origin of the village. The floral ornament is taken from a chalice in the local filial church.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 3 Mar 2023

The banner was approved on 26 April 1994.
Jörg Majewski, 3 Jan 2010

Ediger-Eller Municipality

Ediger-Eller Banner

2:1

image by Jörg Majewski, 3 Jan 2010

It is a red-white vertical bicolour with centred greater arms.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 3 Jan 2010

Ediger-Eller Coat of Arms

Shield parted per pale, at dexter Vert a wreath of wine Or with three leaves and two bunches of grapes, at sinister Argent parted by a Latin cross Gules.
Meaning:
The dexter half is symbolising viticulture, the sinister half displays the arms of the Archbishopric of Trier.
Source: German WIKIPEDIA
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 3 Mar 2023

The date of approval of the banner is unknown.
Jörg Majewski, 3 Jan 2010

Ellenz-Poltersdorf Municipality

Ellenz-Poltersdorf Banner

2:1

image by Jörg Majewski, 4 Jan 2010

It is a red-white vertical bicolour with centred arms.
Source: Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 4 Jan 2010

Ellenz-Poltersdorf Coat of Arms

Shield parted per pale; at dexter Or a demi-eagle Sable couped per pale, armed and tongued Gules; at sinister Argent parted by a demi-cross Gules couped per pale.
Meaning:
Ellenz and Poltersdorf had been villages under direct imperial rule, which is symbolised by the differentiated imperial eagle. The demi-cross is a differentiation of the arms of the Archbishopric of Trier, to which the villages belonged later. The same pattern had been already displayed on a village seal of Ellenz from 1363.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 3 Mar 2023

The date of approval of the banner is unknown.
Jörg Majewski, 4 Jan 2010

Ernst upon Mosel Municipality

Ernst Banner

2:1

image by Jörg Majewski, 4 Jan 2010

It is a white vertical monolour with arms shifted to top.
Source: Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 4 Jan 2010

Ernst Coat of Arms

Shield parted per pale, at dexter Argent parted by a centred cross Gules, at sinister Vert nine bezants ordered 2:1:2:1:2:1.
Meaning:
The village was established by a merger of Oberenst and Niederenst. The cross is an attribute of Jesus Christ as Saviour of the World, local patron saint of the former, as a red cross it also displays the arms of the Archbishopric of Trier, the former ruler until 1794. The nine balls are attributes of St. Quirinus, patron saint of the latter.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 3 Mar 2023

The date of approval of the banner is unknown.
Jörg Majewski, 4 Jan 2010

Faid Municipality

Faid Banner

2:1

image by Jörg Majewski, 5 Jan 2010

It is a white vertical monolour with arms shifted to top.
Source: Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 5 Jan 2010

Faid Coat of Arms

Shield twice parted per pale, at dexter Gules a crozier Or, in centre Argent a wolf rampant Sable armed and tongued Gules, at sinister Gules a palm frond Or.
Meaning:
The crozier is alluding to the monasteries and nunneries of Pfalzel, Himmerod, Springiersbach, Siegburg and Stuben, which all owned estates in the village. The wolf is taken from the arms of Benedictine Stablo Monastery, which owned local estates since 943. The frond is an attribute of St. Stephen, the local patron saint.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 3 Mar 2023

The date of approval of the banner is unknown.
Jörg Majewski, 5 Jan 2010

Greimersburg Municipality

Greimersburg Banner

5:2

image by Jörg Majewski, 5 Jan 2010

It is a blue-white vertical bicolour with arms shifted to top.
Source: State Archive Koblenz in Klaus Günther:"Kommunalflaggen von Rheinland-Pfalz", CD
Jörg Majewski, 5 Jan 2010

Greimersburg Coat of Arms

Shield Argent parted by a centred cross Gules, on heart point an inescutcheon Sable charged with a tau cross Argent with a bell Or hanging from either bar.
Meaning:
The red cross is taken from the arms of the Archbishopric of Trier, which ruled the village from 1294 until 1794. The inescutcheon displays the attribute of St. Anthony, the local patron saint.
Source: Siegfried Heinze´s webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 3 Mar 2023

The banner was approved on 6 September 1990.
Jörg Majewski, 5 Jan 2010

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